By Foday Samateh Before proceeding to discuss Local Governments in the draft Constitution, there is an outstanding matter from a previous commentary that begs for attention. It is quite evident that this series has sworn by reforms to National Assembly with three crucial caveats. The weak position of the Assembly […]
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TRRC Explores Reparations Solutions
By Abdoulie John A two-day experts meeting on reparations regulations kicked-off Monday as the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) is making a big push for the transitional justice process. “The meeting is being held within the framework of the technical assistance to transitional justice and international reform processes in […]
Where Do the Gambia Youth Stand?
International Human Rights Day 2019 The Theme for this year’s International Human Rights Day is: Youth Standing Up for Human Rights. In its statement the United Nations provided a justification of this year’s theme as thus, “Under our universal call to action “Stand Up for Human rights,” we aim to celebrate the potential of […]
OJ Wants Punishment For Smugglers
By Abdoulie John Omar Amadou Jallow (OJ) of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has added his voice to the chorus of indignation over the tragic death of more than 60 young Gambians off Mauritania coast. PPP’s emblematic figure urged government to take drastic measures against smugglers who continue to spread […]
The Gambia Embarks on Developing a National Financial Inclusion Strategy
NEWS RELEASE Banjul, The Gambia –December 10, 2019: Financial inclusion is a critical enabler to reducing poverty and boosting shared prosperity. The World Bank, working in conjunction with the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI), and the United Nation Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) will support the Central Bank of The Gambia […]
NYC Regrets Tragic Boat Accident
For Immediate Release The National Youth Council – The Gambia is saddened and bereaved by the news of the tragic boat accident in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Mauritania on 5th December 2019. The incident is reported to have claimed the lives of at least 58 migrants mainly […]
IOM Assists 78 Gambian Shipwreck Survivors
Following the sinking of a vessel carrying an estimated 150 migrants off the coast of Nouadhibou, Mauritania, on Wednesday (4/12), the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is working to provide immediate assistance to 78 Gambian survivors. IOM’s team in Mauritania is focusing on helping migrants recover from shock, providing appropriate […]
SARJO CHAM VS THE REPUBLIC OF THE GAMBIA
Sarjo Cham, brother of former MP Mahawa Cham, supported by ANEKED and Lead Counsel Deji Ajare, have filed a complaint before the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court of Justice. The complaint targets the Government of Gambia for the violations suffered by Mahawa Cham as relate to his […]
Barrow: Losing 60 Young Lives At Sea Is A National Tragedy
President Adama Barrow has described “losing 60 young Gambian lives at sea is a national tragedy.” This is contained in a national televised speech Gambian President has delivered in response to a boat trafedy involving Gambians in Mauritania on Wednesday. Read below President Barrow’s speech in full: Fellow Gambians, I […]
UDP Extends Condolences On Shipwreck
UDP CONDOLENCE MESSAGE FOR THE GAMBIAN YOUTHS WHO DIED OFF THE COAST OF MAURITANIA On behalf of the Secretary General and the National Executive Committee, the United Democratic Party writes to express our deepest condolences and sympathies to the bereaved families, loved ones and friends of the more than fifty […]
First Hearings in Myanmar Genocide Case
New Q&A Explains Gambia’s Action at International Court of Justice (The Hague, December 6, 2019) – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague will hold its first hearings on Gambia’s genocide case against Myanmar on December 10-12, 2019. Gambia is asking the court to order provisional measures to protect the […]
President Sympathise With Shipwreck Victims
𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 —————— It is with great sadness that we learn of the tragic boat accident off the coast of Mauritania that claimed the lives of many Gambians. His Excellency, President Adama Barrow has earlier been briefed that the boat originated from Barra, North Bank Region, and fifty-two (52) Gambians […]